Denver
Broncos
1-3
10
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 31-10, securing a crucial victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Chargers continue to build momentum, solidifying their position in the playoff race while the Broncos struggle to find their footing.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offense with a steady performance, throwing for 124 yards, while Trey Lance contributed with a touchdown pass that highlighted the team’s efficiency. Keaton Mitchell was a force on the ground, racking up 58 rushing yards, and Ladd McConkey emerged as the go-to target, finishing with 94 receiving yards. This trio helped the Chargers maintain control of the game and exploit the Broncos’ defensive weaknesses.
Defensively, the Chargers capitalized on Denver's mistakes, effectively limiting their scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when a critical interception set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing Los Angeles to extend their lead. Despite Ja'Quan McMillian's four tackles and Kerby Joseph's two interceptions for the Broncos, the Chargers' balanced attack proved too much to handle, ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 124 | 1 | 4 | 46.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 7 | 30% | 116 | 0 | 4 | 8.8 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 45 | 1 | 0 | 127.9 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 4 | 0.6 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 42 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 49 |

